Educational Resources for Children names David Kiner as new Executive Director
https://www.erfcinc.org/David Kiner named ERfC Executive Director The Board of Directors for Educational Resources for Children, Inc. (ERfC) is pleased to announce David Kiner as its new Executive Director. Kiner, a resident of Somers, CT., with close community ties to Enfield will begin his role on May 4, 2026. “On behalf of the Board of Directors […]
What is the primary role of a Nonprofit Executive Director?
The answer may surprise you Nonprofit Executive Directors are the face of the organization and without a doubt, do may things. But what is their primary role? That question was posed as a short survey on Harvest Development Group’s LinkedIn page and participants were asked to choose from from the following as a short list […]
Can Nonprofit Development Professionals Do It All?
Nonprofit Development Professionals: Fundraisers, Event Planners, Grant Writers, and more? Nonprofit Development Professionals possess many talents and are an integral member of an organization’s sustainability. Fundraising, event planning, grant writing, digital marketing, and communication require specific skillsets. Yet, many times Development Professionals are expected to do it all. Each of these skills have interconnected skills […]
Are you celebrating January 17?
Are you celebrating January 17? New Year’s Resolutions for your Organization We have good intentions to start the New Year with resolutions. They are goals we set as the clock strikes midnight to ring in the new year with a fresh new start. Perhaps you have goals and resolutions for your nonprofit organization for […]
The Good, The Bad, and the Just Plain Ugly Resume Cover Letters
It is not an unusual request for a cover letter to accompany your resume when responding to job postings. Resumes reflect the candidate’s professional accomplishments and career paths. Cover letters convey skills and alignment to the requirements described in the job posting. It’s the first impression you make on potential employers and recruiters and serves […]
Executive Recruitment and Transition Planning
Executive Recruitment and transition planning is not always thought of together. I was speaking to a Fortune 100 company executive who after several years with the organization announced their retirement. I asked how the company was planning for this change in leadership. They responded, “That process was defined in the first 90 days of when […]
Nonprofit Board Member: Stay In Your Lane!
New cars are equipped with a lane departure feature that warns you when you’re crossing the line and drifting into another lane. It signals you to pay attention, refocus, correct your steering, and stay in your lane before a potential accident occurs. If only there was that type of warning device when a board member […]
Harvest Development Group Recruitment for Middlesex United Way President and CEO
We were honored to managed the recruitment for Middlesex United Way’s new President and CEO. Following a nationwide search, the Board of Directors named Shawonda Swain as their new President and CEO. We take a collaborative approach when working with our clients throughout each stage of the recruitment process. By meeting with key stakeholders we […]
Make Every Day Giving Tuesday
Value, Worth, and Building your Donor Community I admit it! I’m not a fan of Giving Tuesday and my views on it haven’t changed since 2016. To me, not much has changed since then except for the number of organizations trying to get their piece of the action. Nonprofits view Giving Tuesday as their chance […]
Harvest Development Group Recruitment for ERfC’s Executive Director
Harvest Development Group managed the recruitment search for ERfC, Educational Resources for Children located in Enfield, Connecticut, for their new Executive Director. Through our collaborative approach to recruitment, ERfC’s Transition Team named Josue Irizarry as their new Executive Director. “Josue’s experience as a nonprofit leader complements the mission and vision of ERfC,” shared Carole Schloss, […]